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What is Closure Compiler?

The Closure Compiler is a tool for making JavaScript download and run faster. Instead of compiling from a source language to machine code, it compiles from JavaScript to better JavaScript.

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The Closure Compiler is a tool for making JavaScript download and run faster. Instead of compiling from a source language to machine code, it compiles from JavaScript to better JavaScript.


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Google
Year Founded
1998
HQ Location
Mountain View, CA
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301,875 employees on LinkedIn®
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NASDAQ:GOOG
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+1 (650) 253-0000
Total Revenue (USD mm)
$182,527
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Nitya M.Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Well designed tool"
Automatically check my code syntax and variable references.
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JAYARAJ J 1.Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
3.5 out of 5
"Closure is a multipurpose compiler service helping to improve JS Code"
Even though the readability of javascript code gets denied drastically, overall stability and optimization of the code become great is Closure Comp...
AJ
Arpit J.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
2.5 out of 5
"It do what it says. Simple tool for increasing efficiency"
The user interface is very simple and easy to use, which is the most liked part about it.

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What do you like best about Closure Compiler?

Even though the readability of javascript code gets denied drastically, overall stability and optimization of the code become great is Closure Compiler service is used. As a developer, both of them are concerned regarding the implementation of a production-ready code. Hence using Closure cannot be recommended if code readability comes first, as compiled infrastructure might not be good Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Closure Compiler?

As an open-source tool supported by Google, Closure Compiler does do the work as to be expected, that is to cross-compile javascript code to save the size. But still, it converts to a non-readable format. When it comes to development, code readability is important. Also, Closure looks for type checks too! This is a good feature, and cleaning dead codes from the program will save the memory efficiently, hence when readability is not a major concern, benefits are more. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Closure Compiler solving and how is that benefiting you?

I solve the problem of having dead javascript code, this will save memory at compile time. Usually, when developing a big scaling application, this comes into play. Having simple ternary statements are far better than having a lot of if-else conditions. Hence the role of Closure Compiler can drastically impact code optimization. Most of the web frontends are based on Javascript, hence using Closure is highly recommended. This would improve performance as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Closure Compiler?

Easy command-line execution, and efficient compiler to run the JS files by taking care of the size. Bug efficiency too helps to develop clean applications with fewer reported crashes and issues comparatively. File size reduction also helps the faster execution of the program. Opensource it is. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Closure Compiler?

Auto-update is not a thing here, need to manually perform those actions. The UI is not appealing to the user to do more. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Closure Compiler:

This is the best for running javascript applications with minimal execution errors. Validating code is pretty straightforward with this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Closure Compiler solving and how is that benefiting you?

To execute Application build on Java script using CMD, alerting features on code execution and syntax. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Closure Compiler?

The user interface is very simple and easy to use, which is the most liked part about it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Closure Compiler?

Sometimes it's not easy to locate the javascript processed by closure which makes it very irritating and challenging to deal Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Only take this software if you are a small and mid size orgainsation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Closure Compiler solving and how is that benefiting you?

We are solving our fundamental coding issues at the lower level of the organization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Closure Compiler?

Automatically check my code syntax and variable references. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Closure Compiler?

Not able to find anything yet as dislikes Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Closure Compiler solving and how is that benefiting you?

My code syntax checked and variable references check. Also it help me to remove my dead code. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Closure Compiler?

- The best helpful thing about closure complier it helps in parsing your javascript in must faster way possible and helps in removing unwanted codes

- It will help us in creating smaller javascript bundles Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Closure Compiler?

- latest JAVA version should be automatically detected and get parsed

- It will increase the build time significantly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Closure Compiler solving and how is that benefiting you?

Nothing to disclose here Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Closure Compiler?

Efficiency. The Closure Compiler reduces the size of your JavaScript files and makes them more efficient, helping your application to load faster and reducing your bandwidth needs.

Code checking. The Closure Compiler provides warnings for illegal JavaScript and warnings for potentially dangerous operations, helping you to produce JavaScript that is less buggy and easier to maintain. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Closure Compiler?

You can use the Closure Compiler as:

An open source Java application that you can run from the command line.

A simple web application.

A RESTful API.

To get started with the compiler, see "How do I start" below. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Closure Compiler:

The Closure Compiler is a tool for making JavaScript download and run faster. Instead of compiling from a source language to machine code, it compiles from JavaScript to better JavaScript. It parses your JavaScript, analyzes it, removes dead code and rewrites and minimizes what's left. It also checks syntax, variable references, and types, and warns about common JavaScript pitfalls Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Closure Compiler solving and how is that benefiting you?

-The Closure Compiler is a tool for making JavaScript download and run faster. Instead of compiling from a source language to machine code, it compiles from JavaScript to better JavaScript. It parses your JavaScript, analyzes it, removes dead code and rewrites and minimizes what's left. It also checks syntax, variable references, and types, and warns about common JavaScript pitfalls Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Closure Compiler?

The Closure Compiler reduces the size of your JavaScript files and makes them more efficient, helping your application to load faster and reducing your bandwidth needs.

And provides warnings for illegal JavaScript and warnings for potentially dangerous operations, helping you to produce JavaScript that is less buggy and easier to maintain. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Closure Compiler?

Need network to compile the program properly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Closure Compiler solving and how is that benefiting you?

An open source Java application that you can run from the command line. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Closure Compiler?

I love that this help make the script shorter and more understandable! it makes it so much faster to run Java as well! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Closure Compiler?

The appearance and layout isn't super pleasing and distracts from the goal of the website. But overall, it is a minor issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Closure Compiler:

Just go for it. If you are struggling with long code, this is your answer! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Closure Compiler solving and how is that benefiting you?

It is SO helpful for beginners who don't really know what they are doing! It makes it simple and easy to understand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Closure Compiler?

The code checking feature is very helpful. It warns for illegal JavaScript and warns for potentially dangerous operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Closure Compiler?

Customer service has not been the best, takes a while to get a hold of someone. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Closure Compiler:

Some great video tutorials on Youtube on how to use if you get confused on the process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Closure Compiler solving and how is that benefiting you?

Reduces size of JavaScript files, helping apps loan faster and takes up less room on your hard drive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Closure Compiler?

I like best how it functions as a tool for making JavaScript download and run faster. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Closure Compiler?

I dislike how it is not always user-friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Closure Compiler solving and how is that benefiting you?

Instead of compiling from a source language to machine code, it compiles from JavaScript to better JavaScript. It is very efficient by reducing the size of your JavaScript files and helping your application to load faster and reducing your bandwidth needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.